Monthly Preventive Maintenance
5B6746 – November 1995
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Section 2: Monthly Preventive Maintenance
Important
Completion of the monthly preventive maintenance procedures is recommended to ensure the optimum reliability of
the PROCESSOR.
[1] De-energize the PROCESSOR.
[2] Lift the TOP COVER.
[3] Remove the following parts:
a. WET SECTION COVER
b. WATER DISCONNECT and WATER RESERVOIR
c. EVAPORATION COVERS
d. all CROSSOVERS
e. EXIT RACK
f. DRYER RACK
g. WASH RACK
Caution
To prevent contamination of the developer and fixer solutions when you remove the FIXER RACK and the
DEVELOPER RACK, place the SPLASH GUARD between the DEVELOPER TANK and the FIXER TANK. Use the
DRIP TRAY whenever you remove or install the RACKS.
[4] Install the SPLASH GUARD between the DEVELOPER TANK and the FIXER TANK.
[5] Remove the following parts:
a. FIXER RACK
b. SPLASH GUARD
c. DEVELOPER RACK
[6] Rinse all the RACKS and the CROSSOVERS with warm water, 44 C(110 F)or less. Wipe the ROLLERS and
the GUIDE SHOES with a soft, synthetic sponge.
[7] Remove and clean the CROSSOVER TROUGHS. Check that the holes in the CROSSOVER TROUGHS are
free from biological growth or other obstructions.
[8] Install the CROSSOVER TROUGHS.
[9] On all RACKS, check that:
(a) all ROLLERS rotate freely
(b) the ROLLERS are clean and smooth
(c) the GEARS do not have excessive wear
(d) the BEARINGS do not have excessive wear
(e) the E-RINGS and SPRINGS are not broken, missing, or corroded
[10] If necessary, install new parts.
[11] Check the RACKS for squareness. If necessary, see the procedure in the Adjustments and Replacements
Manual, Publication Number 5B6331.
[12] Check that the SLOTS in the AIR TUBES are clean. If necessary, do the additional steps below.
(a) Remove the BAFFLES from the AIR TUBES.
(b) Rinse the BAFFLES with water.
(c) Clean the AIR TUBES with a bottle brush and rinse with water.
